Join UChicago Medicine, as a Radiology Sonographer in the Imaging Department.
Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $8,000
The employee will perform Ultrasound and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. The technologist will provide appropriate patient care and recognize patient’s conditions essential for successful completion of the procedures. The services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
- Competent in all general abdominal and pediatric exams with duplex within 45 minutes
- Competent in general and advanced department protocols
- Participates and assists APN in biopsy procedures independently
- Competent in transplant organ exams; Liver, Renal and Pancreas
- Participates in training of Level I sonographers, students and residents
- Actively participates in process improvement activities and educational presentations
- Demonstrates responsibility in order accuracy and protocol
- Performs other duties assigned by Lead Technologist and Department Manager
- Participate in imaging evaluation and improvement with Imaging Technical Coordinator
Required Qualifications:
- Satisfactory completion of formal Ultrasound training program through an accredited school
- Ultrasound experience in abdominal, small parts and basic vascular experience necessary
- Pediatric and advanced vascular preferred but not mandatory; ability to learn upon hire
- ARDMS registered Abdominal Imaging
- Effective communication skills and excellent patient care skills required
- Handle high pressure, fast paced work environment
- Excellent team work
- Ability to work independently on call
- Current registry by ARDMS in Abdominal Imaging or completion within one year of hire
- CPR and BLS training required
Position Details
- Job Type/FTE: 0.40 FTE Part time
- Shift: Nights
- Unit/Department: Rad Ultrasound- Hyde Park
- CBA Code: Non-Union
- No Visa Sponsorship Available
